Are Cramps And Spotting Normal After Taking Unwanted 72?

Posted on Mon, 31 Aug 2015

Question: Me and my gf had unprotected sex on 31 st july.....it was on her date but she was not having her regular periods,neither was she having any cramping or anything that are seen before normal periods.I did not ejaculate in her....but i was worried about the prejaculation fluid.She took Unwanted 72 within 46 hours.Now after 12 days she is having cramps and spotting for 3 days now....but is not having her periods.She did not have any withdrawl bleeding that occurs after taking the pill as i have read on internet.Is she pregnant?!Is there anything to worry about?!
She has irregular periods too.Please help me with some answers.Thanks in advance.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
She should get her pregnancy tesgt.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about her health care.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
If she had unwanted - 72 within time and you did not ejaculated inside than the chances of pregnancy are quite low in her case.
This spotting and irregular period can be a side effect of unwanted - 72.
But as she missed her period she can get her a home urine pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy.( though the chances are very low).
Withdrawal bleeding is a side effect of emergency pill but not occur in every patient.
Please get back to us with her test results.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (9 minutes later)

Thank you so much,doctor.Your answer was very helpful to keep my and her mind at ease.
But is it the right time for her to take the urine pregnancy test or should we wait for a week more for better results,as it has only been 13 days after she took the pill.And what if she gets a negative result but the period still persists?!
And even if by the slightest chances she does get a positive result what actions should we take?!I've read about the abortion pills....should we have to use that?!

I mean what if she gets a negative result but still her periods do not come?!Is it normal to miss a period or two after taking the ecp?!
Thank you again.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is normal to miss your period on emergency pill.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,
You are most welcome.
Yes,she can missed her period on emergency pill because it cause hormonal imbalance and cause menstrual irregularities.
As her expected period date was 31st July she can go for a home urine pregnancy test now to rule out pregnancy.
If her test results are negative ( chances are high),she should wait and watch for her menses and should avoid stress.
If her test results are positive than she can terminate pregnancy through abortion pills but it should only be taken under supervision.
Please share your results with us.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (11 minutes later)

Thank you again,doctor.
I was worried if the spotting was caused by implantation that might have occurred by chance.Will do the home urine pregnancy test.

Are there any symtoms of the objectives of the ecp failing you are seeing in her case or are we being too paranoid?!

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
You are most welcome.
Yes,ecp is 86% effective when taken within 48 hrs.,so 14% chances of pregnancy are there( practically chances are quite low).
But in your case as you did not ejaculated inside than the chances are almost negligible.
It is most likely side effect of ecp not an implantation bleeding.
So do not take so much stress,everything will be fine.
Hope for the best.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar